Forecasting snow is a tough game... The various local and international forecasting websites invariably offer conflicting information which often changes on an hourly basis! During dry spells powder junkies spend entire days refreshing their favourite forecast sites hoping to see the line up of snowmen with raised arms. The Cable does up our own basic forecast based on the most likely scenario using information from all the various sources. At the end of the day it’s up to the big man upstairs so patience is the best advice, but...
The Cable's Crack at what's ahead
***We hope to have The Cable's Crack back online by the start of January. In the meantime, click the links below to open up all the best local weather sites.***
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December 4: There's nothing but snowmen on Mapion's report and everyone else is very favourable. It's been pretty bloody good over the last few days but the next few are on!!
Our favourite forecasters (please email the cable to let us know yours)
Yahoo Weather Niseko (translated version click here)
One of the more reliable sources.
Mapion Weather Niseko (Japanese, with English pictures;)
Another semi-reliable local option.
Snow-Forecast.com Niseko village level / summit
Unreliable but much relied upon European-based worldwide snow forecasting site. Can be spot on but can be ridiculously out of touch!
Must find out where they get their weather feed from... we like it.
Snow Japan's Niseko Now Report
Authoritative local report posted on Japan winter sports portal www.snowjapan.com.
More fluff than powder... but worth a look for the latest footage from the slopes.
